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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 401.04 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 401.04 and 152.06 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 401.04 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/401.04 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 401.04 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 60,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,982.14/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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